Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries

Title

Veterinary Medicine College Records

ID

Archives 53

Date [inclusive]

1957-1973

General Physical Description note

approximate 16,150 items 17 linear feet 17 containers

Abstract

Includes correspondence, reports on such topics as accreditation, planning and student financial aid. Correspondence includes that from college and university officials, documents from the US government and a wide variety of associations.

Historical Sketch:

Veterinary Science has been an integral part of the curriculum at Washington State University since the founding of the institution in 1890. By 1906, veterinary science had expanded from a single course to become the school of Veterinary Science, a major division of the College. The school became the College of Veterinary Science in 1916 and in 1925 the name of the school was changed to the College of Veterinary Medicine, When Washington State University was reorganized in 1945, the college of Veterinary Medicine was made a subdivision of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences. During the 1960s the College regained its autonomy.

Arrangement note

The records of the College of Veterinary Medicine are arranged alphabetically by subject in three series, The first series consists of Dean James Henderson's files from 1957-1972 and includes correspondence from professional colleagues, University offices and officials. The second series contains the general files of the Dean's office from the years 1968-1973. Included in this series are memoranda from other University departments, general correspondence and reports an topics such as accreditation, job opportunities, and planning. The third series contains general correspondence and has been arranged alphabetically. This series covers the years 1957-1973 and includes correspondence with other colleges and universities, documents of the United States Government correspondence from a wide variety of associations related to the field of veterinary medicine, curriculum, and student financial aid opportunities.

Publication Information

Conditions Governing Access note

The Collection is open for research use.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

The records of the College of Veterinary Medicine were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University in September 1978 (UA 78-35) in accordance with the approved records schedule. Additional records of the college are in Archives 21.

Processing Information note

The records were processed between March and June 1980 by Andrew J. Gregg.